STATE TRIBAL COLLABORATION ACT 2022 AGENCY REPORT - NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Oct 15, 2026

2022 Agency Report outlining how the New Mexico Public Education Department implements the State-Tribal Collaboration Act for Native American and Alaskan Native students. The report describes the adopted Tribal Collaboration and Communication Policy, statutory reporting obligations, and the mission alignment with equity, excellence, and culturally responsive education. It details consultation, training, collaboration activities, roles of tribal advisory bodies, communication procedures, and current and planned programs and services, including funding-related descriptions.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages19

Reading Time48 min

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Executive Summary

Agency Overview and Background

Statutory Requirement

The Policy the PED Adopted Pursuant to the State-Tribal Collaboration Act

Development & Implementation Programs for Native Americans/Alaskan Natives

Current and Planned Implementation of STCA Efforts

Collaboration and Communication

Role of Tribal Advisory Bodies

Certification and Training

STATE TRIBAL COLLABORATION ACT 2022 AGENCY REPORT NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT K-6 Immersion Pilot-Multi Disciplinary Lesson at Pueblo of Jemez Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, Secretary of Education Rebecca Reyes, Assistant Secretary of Indian Education (Interim) Table of Contents Executive Summary........................................................................................................................... 2 Agency Overview and Background .................................................................................................... 2 Statutory Requirement ..................................................................................................................... 2 The Policy the PED Adopted Pursuant to the State-Tribal Collaboration Act ....................................... 3 Development & Implementation Programs for Native Americans/Alaskan Natives ............................ 3 Current and Planned Implementation of STCA Efforts ........................................................................ 7 Promotes effective communication and collaboration between the state agency and Indian nations, tribes, or pueblos ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Promote communication and collaboration between tribes and the PED ...............................................8 Provide trainings to, and consult with, various Tribes ........................................................................... 10 Promote positive government – to –government relations between the state and Indian nations, tribes, or pueblos ................................................................................................................................................... 11 Promote culture competency in providing effective services to American Indians or Alaska Natives; .. 17 Description current & planned programs and services provided, including funding amounts .............. 18 Collaboration and Communication .................................................................................................. 19 Role of Tribal Advisory Bodies ................................................................................................................ 19 Establishes a method for notifying employees of the state agency of the provisions of the State-Tribal Collaboration Act and the policy that the state agency adopts pursuant to this section……………………20 Promote communication & collaboration – PED divisions ..................................................................... 22 Certification and Training ................................................................................................................ 24 The New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) mission is to ensure all students in New Mexico receive the education they deserve and that students are prepared for college, careers, and lifelong learning. To do this, the department is focusing on supports, sustained learning and outreach to districts, charter schools, tribal education departments, parents, students, and communities, while also focusing on leadership, productivity, building capacity, accountability, communication internally, and externally and fiscal responsibility. The State-Tribal Collaboration Act (STCA) reflects the commitment of the NMPED to work with tribal leaders on government-to-government basis and provide guidance for the implementation of Indian Education Act. The STCA signifies a milestone achievement that the State and the 23 sovereign nations, tribes, and pueblos accomplished together and will pave the way for the future benefit and longevity of cooperative and productive State-Tribal relationships. The STCA institutionalizes the intergovernmental relationship through several interdependent components and provides a basis on which the NMPED and the tribes can wor

FAQs

What statutory requirement does the report address for the New Mexico Public Education Department?

It addresses the requirement that, by July 31 each year, the state agency submits a report to the Indian Affairs Department on activities conducted under the State-Tribal Collaboration Act, including the policy, responsible individuals, and current and planned efforts affecting American Indians or Alaska Natives.

What policy did the New Mexico Public Education Department adopt under the State-Tribal Collaboration Act?

The department adopted a “Tribal Collaboration and Communication Policy” establishing a process for consultation with Tribal governments when developing programs, policies, and activities that affect New Mexico’s Native American students.

How does the report describe collaboration and communication between the state and tribes?

It promotes effective communication and collaboration through consultation, providing trainings, consulting with various Tribes, supporting positive government-to-government relations, and promoting culture competency in delivering effective services.

Oct 15, 2026

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